The Midnight Snacker’s Bedtime Guide

Daniels Daniels
Jul 23, 2017 · 2 min read

Having trouble falling asleep? Do you have a weird rumbling emanating from deep within your tummy? If your resolve is weakening to the temptation of sneaking in a bedtime snack, know that eating before bed can be a dangerous road to go down.

Making a decision late at night, can be difficult, so you might end up eating something that is probably delicious but will actually end up costing you quality sleep. Don’t worry because we’ll help you pick out the healthiest snacks to have before bedtime.

Most of us know how essential sleep is for our well-being and starting the day fresh. While you are lying awake in the dead of the night, staring at your ceiling, trying to figure out how the world works, remember this, it might be the fried chicken you had just before bed that has turned you into an insomniac philosopher.

About 41 million adults living in the United States are getting six hours or less of sleep at night. It’s no secret that not getting enough sleep leads to health risks like obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and in some cases, may even lead to an early death. Even though stress is frequently declared as the main contributing factor for insomnia, your diet has a great influence too.

Here are the nutritional dos and don’ts for a good night’s sleep.

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